Abenao Elangbam | |
|---|---|
 Abenao Elangbam in Thambal Leikhok (2024) | |
| Born | Sonia Elangbam September 28, 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema. [1] She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films. [2] The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like Cheinakhol, Thoiba Thoibi, Naoshum and Akhunba Mani.
She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University. [1]
Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal.[ citation needed ] Her first film is Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi, where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of Naobi in Thoiba Thoibi. Among her popular films were Thoiba Thoibi, Akhunba Mani, Thokkidagi Kishi, Nobap , Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose, Chumthang Makhong , Bema Bema, Liklaai, Leikang Thambal, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli , Western Sankirtan, Phijigee Mani and Waikhu.[ citation needed ] In Phijigee Mani , she played an archer. [3]
After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include Korounganba 3, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai and Khomlang Laman. [4] [5]
Elangbam was honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai. [6]
| Award | Category | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 | Special Jury Award | Nobap | [7] |
| 2nd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2013 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Pabunggi Cycle | [8] |
| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | [ citation needed ] |
| 11th MANIFA 2023 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Nangbu Ngairambane | [9] |
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Thoiba Thoibi | Naobi | Romi Meitei |
| Akhunba Mani | Thoi | Romi Meitei | |
| Manithoiba | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2008 | Lanmei Thanbi | Takhellei | Chou En Lai & O. Mangi |
| Chumthang Makhong | Priyo's sister | Romi Meitei | |
| Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2009 | Thokkidagi Kishi | Manjuri | Diya Khwairakpam |
| Atiyagee Meenok | Thoibi | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Nonglei | Langlen | O. Jiten | |
| Nongoubee | Ningtharla | K. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba | |
| Nobap | Thaja | Heisnam Tomba | |
| 2010 | Nangdi Eigi Thawaini | Tampha | O. Gautam |
| Thoudang | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Phijigee Mani | Bicha | O. Gautam |
| Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Thaja | Premanda | |
| Ishwar Masu Angaobani | Likla | L. Prakash | |
| Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Tarubi | Tej Kshetri |
| Pabunggi Cycle | Thoibi | Bimol Phibou | |
| Western Sankirtan | Ayeengbi | L. Prakash | |
| Yaiphare Yaiphare | Ningolei | Bimol Phibou | |
| 2013 | Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| 80,000 Meiraba Romio | Yaiphabi | Premanda | |
| Leihouroko | Linthoi | Amar Raj | |
| 2014 | Eidee Kadaida | Lakhi | O. Gautam |
| Sathiba Danger | Thoibi | Ajit Ningthouja | |
| VDF Thasana | Thadoi | Homen D' Wai | |
| Safu (Impact) | Thoibi | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| Nongmatang | Tampha | Suvas E. | |
| 2015 | Hingbagee Mahao | Linthoi | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| 2016 | Mashingkha | Mellei | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| Thammoi Ahum | Thaja | Aten | |
| Ingagee Thanil | Leibaklei | Mohindro (KAMS) | |
| 2017 | Korounganba 2 | Thoi | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
| Jiri Ningol Imphal Thoibi | Thoibi | Paojel | |
| Ningtha | Thokchom Thoibi | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2018 | Hingkhini Emadi | Abe | Rabi Salam |
| Meitan Araba | Teacher | Lukanand Kshetrimayum | |
| 2019 | Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Fifi Mangang | |
| Korounganba 3 | Thoi | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| 2020 | Bangladeshki Sana Tampha | OC Meira | |
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Thambal | Khoibam Homeshwori |
| 2022 | Hoo Sangom | Leishembi | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
| Nangbu Ngairambane | Ehanbi | Rajen Leishangthem | |
| 2024 | Khomlang Laman | Tampha | OC Meira |
| Thambal Leikhok | Sangbannabi | Khoibam Homeshwori |
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